Careers

Current Openings:

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE 

Job Description:

We are currently seeking motivated and trustworthy individuals who want to join our team in either a full-time or part-time capacity!

WHO WE ARE

We are two small (but growing!) businesses with approachable and kind owners who employ a small (but growing!) group of enthusiastic team members who know how to work hard while still having fun!

Midwest Fragrance Company specializes in the sale of fragrance oils that are used in candle making, soap making, and other bath/body products. We take great pride in offering our customers specialty fragrance oils that enhance the quality of the products they are creating!

Smith & Company takes pride in being a second generation family owned and operated soy candle company! Candles, wax melts, and room sprays are made onsite and sold to both retail and wholesale customers.

WHO YOU ARE

You will love working at Midwest if you are someone who:

* Sees the work environment as a place where you can actively contribute

* Is excited about the potential of working & growing in a small-business environment

* Appreciates a culture where kindness, transparency, and a great attitude are valued

* Can work consistently throughout the day in a face-paced, quality driven environment

* Has great physical stamina and manual dexterity

* Is adaptable and can easily pivot when changes occur

* Works effectively as part of a team as well as independently

* Is organized and attentive to detail

* Has integrity/ communicates respectfully/ appreciates a drama free environment

* Takes personal responsibility for your actions

* Receives and appreciates performance feedback

* Interacts professionally with everyone in the workplace

* Believes in & supports a vision of excellence

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work onsite in a warehouse environment
  • Be a versatile team player who will be trained in all areas of warehouse operations (shipping, oil and candle production, product breakdown, inventory management)
  • Accurately pull, package, and process orders for shipping
  • Learn fragrance oil & candle production methods and how to operate related equipment
  • Inspect, breakdown, organize, and store incoming product and supplies
  • Use scales to accurately weigh & measure products
  • Label and package items correctly
  • Assist in inventory stocking
  • Contribute to the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the facility
  • Complete and maintain required documentation
  • Professionally communicate with co-workers, supervisors, owners, and external partners
  • Contribute ideas to improve warehouse efficiency and accuracy
  • Bring an optimistic, friendly, and growth-oriented approach to the job
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent (Required)
  • Valid driver’s license (Required)
  • Must be physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, and reach throughout the course of the shift (Required)
  • Must be physically able to repeatedly lift 50 lbs (Required)
  • Basic computer skills (Required)
  • Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving/Production experience (Strongly preferred)
  • Machine Operating experience (Preferred)

CURRENT OPENINGS

Full-time and part-time positions to work primarily Monday through Friday FT: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and PT 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM with schedule variations during peak seasons and special sales events

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

1 year of warehouse/shipping/receiving and/or production experience (Strongly preferred)

RATE OF PAY

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour (hourly rate based on level of relevant experience)

BENEFITS

- 401(k) with match after 1 year of employment (for employees age 21+)

- Employee discount

 

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    • Chippewa Falls, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)